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geformt
shaped
Having a particular outer form or shape.
example
Das elegant geformte Glas lag gut in der Hand.
The elegantly shaped glass felt good in the hand.
geformt
shaped
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Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'geformt' (shaped) is the past participle of the verb 'formen' (to shape/form). It describes the result of this process: something has received a form, whether an object or a person's character.
EXAMPLE
Der Töpfer hat die Vase mit den Händen geformt.
The potter shaped the vase with his hands.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'geformt' (shaped) from the context. If it refers to physical objects, it is about the outer shape. If it refers to people or their character, it means being shaped by experiences.
EXAMPLE
Die Wolken waren wie Tiere geformt.
The clouds were shaped like animals.
Typical adverbs
When the outer shape is meant, 'geformt' (shaped) is often described more precisely by an adverb. Common combinations are 'schön geformt' (beautifully shaped), 'elegant geformt' (elegantly shaped), or 'perfekt geformt' (perfectly shaped).
EXAMPLE
Sie bewunderte die schön geformten Blätter der Pflanze.
She admired the beautifully shaped leaves of the plant.
Use with 'durch'
In the figurative meaning, the preposition 'durch' (by/through) is often used to name the influence that has shaped a person or their character.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein Mensch, der durch viele schwere Prüfungen geformt wurde.
He is a person who was shaped by many difficult trials.
Compare with
geformt vs gebildet
educated / formed
'gebildet' and 'geformt' can both express that something has received a form or has come into being. 'gebildet' is more suitable in formal, linguistic, or technical contexts, for example when a word, a form, or a group arises from parts. 'geformt' emphasizes the visible shape or the influence of external factors more strongly. With objects, 'geformt' sounds more natural; with words or abstract forms, 'gebildet' often does.
geformt
Der Teig ist zu kleinen runden Brötchen geformt.
The dough has been shaped into small round rolls.
gebildet
Das Wort ist aus zwei kurzen Teilen gebildet.
The word is formed from two short parts.
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